Arrest made in graffiti threat to 'shoot up' school

Les Stukenberg/The Daily Courier<br>Prescott Police officers Andrew Hoffman and Sgt. Ben Scott are part of the increased police presence at Prescott High School due to a possible school shooting threat that was found on Monday.

A Prescott High School student has been arrested after reportedly admitting to writing graffiti threatening to "shoot up the school."

"After a coordinated effort by the Prescott Police Department, Department of Public Safety, and Prescott High School staff, a student was questioned and admitted to writing the threatening messages," PHS principal Stephanie Hillig said in an email to staff and parents.